2026 1/4 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia Coin (BU)

Sovereign Fractional Gold | .9999 Fine | King Charles III Obverse & Enhanced Security

At a glance: The 2026 1/4 oz Gold Britannia is a 7.775 g .9999 fine (24-karat) gold coin from The Royal Mint with a £25 face value and King Charles III obverse. It costs about one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium, ships fully insured from Summit Metals, and is IRA eligible. Best for dollar-cost averagers who want current-year sovereign gold. Page updated July 2026.

Quick Facts:

Metal Content: 0.25 troy oz pure gold (.9999 Fine, 24 karat)
Total Weight: 7.775 g
Year: 2026
Mint: The Royal Mint, United Kingdom
Face Value: £25 (GBP)
Diameter: 22 mm | Thickness: 1.6 mm (approx.)
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — near-perfect, mint-fresh
Packaging: Individual coin ships in protective flips
IRA Eligible: Yes

Why Choose Summit Metals?

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Summit Metals sources Britannias directly from Royal Mint–approved distributors, ensuring pristine chain of custody and sovereign assurance.

Britannia & King Charles III Design – 2026 Issue

Obverse: Martin Jennings effigy of King Charles III with legend “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 25 POUNDS · 2026.”
Reverse: Philip Nathan’s timeless standing Britannia bearing trident and shield, enhanced by Royal Mint security suite:
- Latent image that shifts between padlock and trident
- Micro-text "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" around the rim
- Surface animation of radial waves
- Tincture lines on Union Jack shield

Investment & Collector Appeal

Quarter-ounce Britannias deliver four-nines purity, sovereign backing, and fractional flexibility. The 2026 release carries King Charles III’s portrait — a current-year issue with date-run appeal — while maintaining competitive premiums for investors seeking high-security bullion.

Packaging & Delivery

Coins ship in flips. Summit Metals packages every order discreetly, ships fully insured, and provides end-to-end tracking for peace of mind.

Secure Your 2026 Quarter-Ounce Britannia Today

Add 0.25 oz of .9999 British gold to your holdings with sovereign confidence. Click “Add to Cart” to purchase the 2026 1/4 oz Great Britain Gold Britannia (BU) and invest confidently with Summit Metals!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 1/4 oz Gold Britannia IRA eligible? Yes — it meets IRS fineness requirements for precious-metals IRAs.

How much gold does it contain? 1/4 troy ounce (7.775 g) of .9999 fine gold.

Whose portrait is on it? King Charles III, by Martin Jennings.

How much is it worth? About one-quarter of the live gold spot price plus a premium.

2026 vs random-year 1/4 Britannia? Same 1/4 oz of pure gold; the 2026 guarantees the current date and .9999 fineness, while random-year lots may include 22k pre-2013 coins at a slightly lower price.

Why is the premium higher per ounce? Minting costs are spread over less gold on fractional coins.

What security features does it have? Latent image, micro-text, radial waves, and tincture lines.

Is it legal tender? Yes — £25 face value in the United Kingdom.

Is it authentic? Yes — sourced from Royal Mint–approved distributors.

What condition is it in? Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) — a near-perfect, mint-fresh condition.

Can I sell it back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.

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